Broce began work with CSC in 2011, following his retirement from active duty as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force. i3 Corporation took over his contract in July, 2013.

While with the Air Force, Broce served as an instructor pilot for both the service's U-2 and T-38 aircraft from 2003 to 2011, rising to the rank of lieutenant colonel.

From 2000 through 2002, Broce flew as a first officer for United Airlines, based in Los Angeles.

Prior to his Air Force service, he also served on active and reserve duty with the U.S. Navy as a naval aviator, flying F-14, A-7 and C-9 aircraft. In between fleet tours, he served as a developmental test pilot at Naval Air Warfare Center, Point Mugu, California. He left the Naval Reserve in 2003 with the rank of commander.

Broce earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Engineering Technology from the California Maritime Academy in Vallejo. His military awards include the Silver Star and four Air Medals.